The writer of 1 John wrote to a community wracked by division and excessive pride and it’s into this brokenness he writes, “perfect love drives out fear.” God is love and God’s love is revealed to us in the sacrificial love of Jesus. When we abide in God – rather than in our own fear […]
Good News! On-line Messy Church makes a Difference!
A Story from Crystal Goetz, Regional Coordinator in Washington Crystal is the Children and Youth Director at Auburn First United Methodist Church in Auburn, Washington. She led a team in starting a Messy Church three years ago and is our Regional Coordinator of Washington. You can connect with her at Crystal@messychurchusa.org.
Messy Creativity during “in-between” time
Roberta J. Egli As I engage in conversations regarding what is next for Messy Church in the USA, as well as the global community, I wonder how God is creating something new, even though we may not perceive it. I wonder if the anxiety that I feel arising from the unknown to the many complex […]
“What Next” Questions
Roberta J Egli Is it too early to decide on a course of action or strategy for the next seven months? Should we just do all we can to listen to families, leaders of Messy Churches, wise people? Should we keep pushing the ‘Keep contact, keep caring, keep serving, keep reaching out even if nobody […]